Should I remove StartW8?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #32,550
United States Rank #48,069
Reach 0.0040%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.2.43.0 |
100.00% |
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StartW8 1.2.43.0
from SODATSW spol. s r. o.
Overview
StartW8 1.2.43.0 is a program developed by SODATSW spol. s r. o. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 1.47 MB (1,544,448 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 10. While about 33% of users of StartW8 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\StartW8\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{7C6160B3-EC5F-456D-8084-DB7E5971F0B1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.47 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by StartW8 1.2.43.0
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StartW8ButtonHelper.dll - StartW8ButtonHelper Dynamic Link Library
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StartW8Button.exe - StartW8Button Application (Windows 8 Start Button Application)
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StartW8Service.exe - StartWindows8 (Windows 8 Start Button Service)
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StartW8Menu.exe - StartW8Menu
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StartW8Menu.resources.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- StartW8Service.exe runs as a service named 'StartW8Service' (StartW8Service).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- StartW8Button.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'StartW8Button' which loads as C:\Program Files\StartW8\bin\StartW8Button.exe.
How do I remove StartW8?
You can uninstall StartW8 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program StartW8 1.2.43.0, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove StartW8.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #32,550
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Geography
33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.33% |
| Italy |
12.50% |
| United Kingdom |
10.42% |
| Czech Republic |
8.33% |
| Thailand |
4.17% |
| Sweden |
4.17% |
| Israel |
4.17% |
| Canada |
4.17% |
| Brazil |
2.08% |
| Belgium |
2.08% |
| France |
2.08% |
| India |
2.08% |
| Netherlands |
2.08% |
| Germany |
2.08% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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| Dell |
19.05% |
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| Lenovo |
19.05% |
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| Acer |
14.29% |
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| ASUS |
9.52% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.17% |
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| Samsung |
1.59% |
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| Medion |
1.59% |
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| Intel |
1.59% |
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| Alienware |
1.59% |
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Common models |
| Dell XPS 8500 |
5.63% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.82% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.82% |
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| LENOVO 20160 |
2.82% |
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| ASUSTeK X455LD |
2.82% |
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| Acer TravelMate 5744Z |
2.82% |
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